Cristiano Ronaldo exit is best for both parties – Rio Ferdinand

“I think both parties will be delighted now,” former team-mate Ferdinand told BBC One.

Rio Ferdinand has commented on Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo had a plan to navigate an exit from the club and his immediate departure is exactly what the player wanted.

United issued a statement announcing they had reached a mutual agreement with the player to terminate his contract following the 37-year-old’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised manager Erik ten Hag and executives at the club.